"It certainly is," Gregor says, and actually smiles as he steps into the room, his dark eyes warming as he takes Bel in. "An exceedingly memorable trip it was indeed, due in no small part to your kind hospitality. It's good to see you again, Captain Thorne."

Gregor pauses once the door slides shut, checking again discreetly that they're alone before he turns a thoughtful gaze on Bel again.

"I came to see you to talk about a certain mutual friend of ours, who seems to have, hm. Distressed himself excessively over a matter that I believe may be simply resolved. Please tell me--exactly how much do you know about Miles?"